So u get caught cheating (PEDs), and get busted for possession and get 1 game susp. Yet Josh Gorden comes into the league in stage I from a college positive test, gets into stage II for codeine in his doctor perceived cough medicine and gets a positive marijuana test for a minuscule amount in conflicting samples and faces indefinite suspension. This system is broken.

You guys obviously don’t understand the fact that there is a collective bargaining agreement for these issues. The commissioner has to follow that agreement. There is a distinction in that agreement between PEDs and recreational drugs. He was already suspended for PEDs, and this is his first offense when it comes to recreational drugs. I am actually surprised he got suspended since he was not convicted of anything, or even charged to my knowledge. They are actually sending a strong message then when it comes to recreational drugs considering this is his first offense.

As to the Chiefs, yes he has huge value for them as he is a legit NFL wide receiver and they don’t have more than one other of those on the roster (though there are high hopes for Hemingway & Wilson to develop). He will be missed even as a player you must defend on the outside. As for how they will make up for that, look for lots of short passes to throw off the rush, both to Charles and the slot guys.

On another note, I’ve read at least six reports about the injured finger- not one, not one of them bothered to mention which finger it was. I can’t believe that nobody knows or bothered to ask which finger it is.

People need to stop getting their panties in a bunch over this- IT’S NOT HIS 3RD VIOLATION!!! The PED policy is NOT the same as substance abuse. He got popped for PED’s once- 4 games. He got busted for pot last year which was his 1st strike warning. This time, his second violation of the substance abuse, gets him a game suspension.

See folks??? THAT is how the system works, unlike you knuckleheads who spew idiocy like “well smoking pot once gets you a whole season.” Learn the policies and rules before you make bold statements, and always remember:

THE PLAYERS AGREED TO ALL POLICIES ENFORCED BY THE NFL AND THE COMMISSIONER!!! Misplaced blame is humorous. Btw, where’s that strict PED testing these days? Hmmm… players still tip toeing around it, eh? MAYBE… just maybe, if they agree to stricter PED testing the substance abuse policy could waffle a little, but players are too stubborn. And that’s okay- if they would rather juice and not get busted in exchange for substance abuse policies? That’s on them. But by no means should any of you be slaying the commish over this- blame the players.

gbatap says:Aug 15, 2014 12:54 PM

Charges were dropped and the guy in the car with him said the weed was him. Now the likelihood of that is probably nil but in terms of suspension worthy it’s a bit of a surprise.

I guess having small amounts if weed in your car that may or may not be yours is half as bad as beating your wife unconscious.

It seems like four games was once standard.
I guess when beating women became two games, this has to be reduced to one. The Ndamukong Suh stomp probably will get a lap around the field this year. Getting drunk and swimming in canal is now a bucket of ice water. I wonder what the Dookie Davenport maneuver would fetch these days?

ghost26 says:Aug 15, 2014 1:00 PM

Eutaw’s Finest is 100% correct. The NFLPA agreed to this. I believe the only way that the league would even consider to show more leniency on marijuana would if the players are allow themselves to be tested for HGH.

I guess having small amounts if weed in your car that may or may not be yours is half as bad as beating your wife unconscious.

The more you know.
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2 COMPLETELY different policies, one enforced by the commissioner (personal conduct policy) and the other collectively bargained (substance abuse policy) that the players signed off on. And this is Bowe’s second offense, not his first, so he was already warned and given stricter testing for drugs. Basically he’s a moron knowing he’s looking at strike 2 and didn’t care. But my point- comparing the 2 is idiotic. You can be mad at the commish for the Rice thing all you want, but you can’t compare the 2 incidents, and if you think a 2nd drug offense doesn’t warrant a 1 game suspension? Complain to the NFLPA who agreed to it.

Maybe the NFL just uses the “Magic 8 Ball” to determine the penalties? These suspensions are so random!

rdrs68 says:Aug 15, 2014 1:13 PM

Way past time for the league to wake up and face the reality that MJ is here, it’s used by folks from all walks of life, it ain’t going away no matter what any law says, that is is benign, it’s safer than the drugs advertised on NFL games (i.e. beer and boner pills), and there are bigger issues to deal with. GROW UP NFL!

RegisHawk says:Aug 15, 2014 1:13 PM

This is similar to the issue with the Redskins player. He was tagged for possession, not testing positive.

You guys have it all wrong, THIS IS HIS FIRST OFFENCE. He was arrested last fall and this is the outcome. And sounds like he was in possession but might not have tested positive.
The PED suspension is something totally different, they are not related in any way.

The Commissioner plays favorites and it is evident for everyone to see. Somebody in KC probably has some dirt on someone or something in the NFL. We need to appoint a new Commissioner to clean up the endemic corruption.

Demaurice Smith should challenge the NFL on their Suspension / Fine policies. They make no sense. Goodell has too much power to do whatever he wants in these situations.

pittsburghfan71 says:Aug 15, 2014 2:26 PM

kcnative says:
Aug 15, 2014 1:21 PM
Can he get tested in the offseason? Cause I’m betting he got a phone call to get tested as soon as the news of his arrest broke.

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I highly doubt he was tested. Even if he wasn’t smoking, if the other guys were smoking in his car he would have had some THC in his system. And if his buddies smoke around him a lot i would bet he would be over the NFL limit for THC… but thats just saying he wasn’t toking up with them

People need to understand that the P.E.D. policy and the substance abuse policy are two different lines of punishment.

Yea it seems like PEDs would be a longer sentence since it “enhances performance” so its a form of cheating. Whereas weed does nothing to you on the field yet it gets the stronger penalty. I don’t get it.